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The Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs expresses its rejection and condemnation of the air operations targeting the forces located in the areas of fighting Da'esh, whether in Iraq, Syria or any other place in the arena of confronting this enemy which threatens humanity.

On June 25th, 2021, the Foreign Minister H.E. Mr. Fuad Hussein and his accompanying delegation met with the Spanish Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mrs. Arancha González. During the meeting, joint views were exchanged on bilateral relations and the current situation in the region, as the Minister presented the most important preparations for holding the elections next October and current challenges in the region, commending the support of Spain and the EU to send observers during the upcoming elections.

Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr Ibrahim al-Jaafari delivered Iraq's speech in the International Conference on the Victims of Ethnic and Religious Violence in the Middle East, which was held in the Spanish capital, Madrid on 24 May 2017.

Speech of Iraqi Foreign Minister Dr. Ibrahim Al- Jaafari at the meeting of the Foreign Ministers of the Group of 77 and China On the margins of the 73rd session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York

In the name of of Allah the Merciful

Mr. Chairman of the Group of 77 and China.

Ladies and Gentlemen

Allow me to extend to you the warmest greetings, on behalf of Iraq, and to congratulate the delegation o

The Iraqi government condemns in the strongest terms the bombardment which targeted a tourist resort in the city of Zakho, today Wednesday 20/7/2022...

Foreign Minister Mr. Mohamad A. Alhakim met with the Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations in Iraq (UNAMI) Ms. Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert.

During the meeting, they discussed ways of bilateral cooperation between Baghdad and the United Nations Mission, as well as the latest developments in the political situation in Iraq and the region.

Ms. Plasschaert expressed the willingness of the UN mission in Baghdad to provide support to Iraq as part of strengthening efforts to combat the Coronavirus.

"As a result of the two-year-specific-efforts made by Iraqi ministry of Foreign Affairs, through its Permanent Mission to the United Nations and Human Rights Department; Iraq was elected member of the United Nations Human Rights Council for the first time, by UN General Assembly, along with 13 other countries.

The Foreign Ministry expresses its condolences to the Arab world in particular to the Tunisian people for the passing away of the politician Al-Shathili Al-Qalibi who spent a half of his life in the service of joint Arab action through his presidency of the League of Arab States and a working life full of giving and noble deeds for his people and his nation.
May Allah grant him mercy and may he dwell in paradise and inspire his family patience.

Foreign Ministry/ Baghdad
13/5/2020

Foreign Minister Mohamed A. Alhakim received French Minister of Europe and Foreign Affairs Mr. Jean-Yves Le Drian at the Ministry's Headquarters in Baghdad.
During the meeting, they discussed bilateral relations and issues of interest to the two friendly countries and the forthcoming visit of President Emmanuel Macron to Iraq.